St Michael's School

Year 9

St Michael’s was founded by local residents in the Chorley area more than 50 years ago. The founder members wanted a church school for local children and set about raising the funds to build a purpose-built school in the heart of Chorley. Today, St Michael’s still prides itself on the Christian ethos that underpins everything we do.

Meet the students from Year 9 who will be interviewing former apprentice Portia Taylor-Black, who is now Business Engagement Officer at Chorley Council

Ellie Astley

Social Media Marketing Apprentice, Shout Network

I joined Shout Network at the beginning of 2019 and have recently started my Level 3 apprenticeship in Digital Marketing.

I am responsible for all Social Media channels of Shout Futures Ltd, organising careers expos to help others find the right Apprenticeships for them. I work closely with local schools and training providers, finding a wide range of employers that can attend the expos and encourage the future generation into finding apprenticeships.

I am keen to develop my skills within the digital marketing industry and help other people find apprenticeships as I believe this is the way forward.

I’m an avid user of social media as in my spare time I sell Nuskin beauty and skincare products. I also do a lot of charity work for both Cancer Research and Nourish the Children.